A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5612048 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27285760 epoch_slot_no: 328960 block_no: 5611871 slot_leader_id: 5492625 size: 8465 time: 2021-04-19 17:07:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x501afd0f17ba4e82bde7464095ade3a6a193156fe3022ea35b7d3b377b1c326aBlock Operator
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